The Canine Connection, Chico CA

12/25/2024

“You asked Santa for WHAT?” VIP conversations at The Canine Connection.

12/24/2024

Our 2025 calendar has arrived! Just in time for Christmas! Stop by our “South Campus” at 10 Seville Court to pick yours up! Cost is $20 plus tax. Benefit is tons of smiles from the expressions and antics of our beloved guests. This calendar is a must for all the dog lovers in your life! #2025

12/23/2024

Do you think you have a CANINE GOOD CITIZEN, but want to make it official? Have your dog evaluated through the AKC Canine Good Citizen test, a measure of your dog's ability to perform basic skills to qualify as a good representative of his canine set.

What: You can learn more about the skills included in the Canine Good Citizen evaluation here: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/essential-skills-for-every-dog/

When? Sunday, January 12, 2025

Where? The Canine Connection - Academy for Dogs, 1188 East Lassen in Chico

How? Follow the link below to reserve your spot. Evaluation fee is $25. Note that registrations are non-refundable so please be sure the time and date works for you prior to registering.

https://portal.busypaws.app/customers/the-canine-connection-llc?location_id=137&service_id=8017

As part of the AKC Canine Good Citizen test, there are 10 essential skills that every dog should master. Here are the test items.

12/23/2024

We're rolling out our schedule of Winter-Spring 2025 classes and here's one for the senior set: "Old Dogs, New Tricks!" This four-session class takes senior souls through activities that build cognitive function, physical strength, and helps keep their social muscle strong too! If you have a senior dog who is comfortable around other dogs and would like some special bonding time with you, register for this fun and fulfilling class now!

Meets weekly, Wednesdays at 4 PM starting January 22, $160.

PS - if you're not sure if this class is appropriate for your dog, please message us. We'll help you assess which is class is the best fit for your dog!

https://portal.busypaws.app/customers/the-canine-connection-llc?booking_id=966610

12/22/2024

Who came to our final puppy socials of 2024 today? These darling dogs did!

12/21/2024

Three Amigos! Meet VIPs Hunter, Leia, and Honey Bear. We love our time with this happy, bouncy trio!

12/21/2024

Congratulations to our teammate, Allison, for completing her final final at Chico State this week! With her finals behind her, Allison is all set to graduate with her degree in Animal Science. She hopes to attend vet school sometime in the future but, before then, she’ll be full-timing it with us! We’re so proud of all our Chico State students for balancing work and school, not an easy task. We feel so fortunate to be part of their Chico experience!

12/21/2024

Congratulations to these Continuing Ed teams! What a joy to finish up 2024 with you! We can’t wait to see you in 2025. Happy Yappy Howlidays to all!

12/21/2024

Congratulations puppies and puppy parents! You grew so much - in your learning and in size - over the weeks of your Puppy Kindergarten class! We hope Santa brings you everything on your list. Happy Howlidays and see you in the New Year! Woof!!

12/19/2024

We are expanding and hiring! We are looking for someone to join our team as a dedicated, skilled, positive, collaborative, DOG CARE ATTENDANT who is 100% committed to our positive reinforcement / force-free philosophy. Interested? Please have a look at our job description for more details. If you would like to apply, please fill out the form and also email us at office@thecanineconnection with the following: (1) resume (2) cover letter about why you would like to work for us (3) names and contact information of 3 references. Thanks!

Work with dogs in Chico, CA! If you love dogs, enjoy working and playing hard, and don’t mind getting a little dirty or furry, this job could be for you. Being a Dog Care Attendant can be challenging, fun, and very rewarding.

12/19/2024

The only thing better than one Jack is two! Meet VIPs Jack and Captain Jack!

12/18/2024

If your dog doesn't love these chilly, rainy days, this article is for you!

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12/18/2024

Congratulations to these fabulous fidos and their fantastic families! We loved leading you through our “Life Skills & Manners”’program. We can’t wait to see you again in the New Year! Woof!

12/17/2024

Wheeeee! We’re leaping with love and jumping for joy over here at The Canine Connection today! How’s your Tuesday?

12/16/2024

WOW!!! How awesome are these?! Thank you, Greenfield Pet Photography and Santa Bob! And thank you to all who came out to our open house!

12/15/2024

It's almost here... our annual calendar celebrating life at our Enrichment Resort! As you go through 2025 you can smile along with happy dogs and get a glimpse into resort life (enrichment style) at The Canine Connection in Chico, California. No detail is too small nor goal too big for us when it comes to caring for dogs. We are so grateful to all who have shared in 2024 with us (our 23rd year!) and we can't wait to see you and serve our community in 2025!

Pre-order your calendar - $20 plus tax - now! Calendars will be arriving soon! Stop by the Canine Connection's "South Campus" at 10 Seville Court, Monday to Friday 10-5 or drop us a message to arrange your ordering. Woof!

12/11/2024

The only thing better than one darling blue merle Aussie is… two! Meet VIPs Chase and Piper!

12/11/2024

Gizmo joined the enrichment club today! He was just adopted from , a sanctuary and rescue in the Sacramento area that we really love. Gizmo has joined his brother, Linus (the adorable dude beside him) and the best family and we know he’ll have a wonderful life. Welcome to The Canine Connection, Gizmo!